undefeated

adjective

un·​de·​feat·​ed ˌən-di-ˈfē-təd How to pronounce undefeated (audio)
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Synonyms of undefeatednext
: not defeated : not having suffered a defeat
an undefeated team/player
: not including any losses or defeats
an undefeated season
a team with an undefeated record

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Arizona’s pursuit of an undefeated men’s basketball season, the first since Indiana’s 32-0 NCAA title campaign in 1975-76, will resume Monday night in Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026 Honorary coach Snoop Dogg cheered on the undefeated Team USA curling team today before taking to the ice. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026 She was named the recipient of the Burns Foster Cross Country Bowl at Middlesex after leading the Zebras to an undefeated season and an ISL championship. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 The Bulldogs stayed undefeated behind 28 points from Ella Reyes in the 67-49 victory. Jacob Rousseau, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undefeated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undefeated was circa 1775

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“Undefeated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undefeated. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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